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Living in Colkirk: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Colkirk is 33/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 23/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 11 scored places sharing the NR21 postcode district, Colkirk ranks 7th.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider NR21 district average of 39/100, that is 6 points below. That is 17 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see NR21 postcode district.

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Colkirk scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
158.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 26 crimes
↑ 114% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 343% above national average
Other crime 6 crimes
↑ 720% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Church Close 13 crimes
  2. 2 Crown Road 4 crimes
  3. 3 School Road 4 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.353 · PM2.5 6.596 · PM10 11.668 µg/m³
74
Green Space 12
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Colkirk Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital19.8 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department19.9 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital30.7 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryFakenham Medical Practice2.8 mi
GP capacity1,105 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
23
Full fibre (FTTP)66.1%
available across Breckland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
46.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
46.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
55
Employment rate50.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.3%Unemployed2%Retired35.9%Student2.5%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.5%Skilled & technical38.6%Routine & elementary25.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.6%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership71.9%
Among the most-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax Breckland · 2026-27
A £1,629
B £1,901
C £2,172
D £2,444
E £2,987
F £3,530
G £4,073
H £4,888
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
8
Sheringham 18.1 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Colkirk in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Hempton 37 1.6 mi away ⇄
Whissonsett 32 1.9 mi away ⇄
Fakenham 47 2.3 mi away ⇄
Great Ryburgh 30 2.4 mi away ⇄
Sculthorpe 36 3.3 mi away ⇄
Stibbard 30 4.1 mi away ⇄
Kettlestone 33 4.3 mi away ⇄
Mileham 33 4.5 mi away ⇄
West Raynham 38 4.7 mi away ⇄
Wicken Green Village 41 4.9 mi away ⇄
North Elmham 35 5.5 mi away ⇄
Litcham 36 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Colkirk a nice place to live?

Colkirk has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Colkirk is 33/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Colkirk?

Colkirk is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 58 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Colkirk?

Among the top-rated schools in Colkirk is Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Colkirk in total.

Colkirk in context

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Postcode districts in Colkirk

NR21 39 ⇄

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